As winter sets in, Estonia's housing associations are concerned about the cost of empty apartments, which were bought by Russian citizens, who are now either unable to maintain them or pay utility bills.
Criminal proceedings against a Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) MP have been closed after the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the prosecutor's office found no substance in the charges. The MP, Anti Poolamets, says the accusation was false, likely done as an election stunt.